Director, Human Resources

CPHR Manitoba; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Halifax is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join the leadership team. This role involves overseeing HR operations, leading initiatives in benefits management, equity, diversity, and inclusion, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates should possess a CPHR designation and have substantial experience within HR.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives

Qualifications

• Five+ years of education and/or experience in HR or related field.
• Knowledge of employment, labour, and health & safety legislation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and tact.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in day-to-day HR operations including recruitment and onboarding.
• Lead benefits management, performance reviews and HR policy revisions.
• Provide recommendations to support business objectives.

Skills

Legislative compliance knowledge

Professional judgment

Confidentiality

Experience in Professional Services

Education

CPHR designation (preferred)

Five+ years in HR or related field

Job description

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions. Our Halifax office is currently seeking a Director, Human Resources to join our leadership team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing professional service environment;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• Professional development and growth opportunities;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community / people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders completing day-to-day HR operational work in recruitment, onboarding, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee engagement, workforce planning, leaves of absence, accommodations, and scheduling;
• Lead benefits management, performance reviews, compensation research, vacation planning, HR policy revisions, health and wellness, equity, diversity and inclusion programs;
• Accountable for data entry and integrity of all HR systems, tools, files, and documentation;
• Generate and share data-driven insights to increase HR team efficiency; and
• As a member of the leadership team, provide recommendations to support business objectives and responsible for one direct report overseeing the professional support staff.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Five+ years of education and / or experience in HR or related field, CPHR designation is preferred;
• Current and continuing knowledge of legislative compliance with respect to relevant employment, labour, and health & safety legislation as well as promising practices and trends in the field of HR;
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professional judgment, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and discretion at all times;
• Prior experience in a dynamic, complex, and nuanced Professional Services environment would be considered an asset

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Please submit a resume and covering letter to :

Jillian Gorbold, Director of Professional TalentNova Centre – South Tower

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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